Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Patent Wall Farm

By CommonShare

Founded in 2015, Patent Wall Farm is a unique organic farm located in the Hudson Valley of New York. Specializing in beekeeping and organic farming, the farm's primary focus is on promoting sustainable agricultural practices and the importance of honey bees in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. By offering educational programs and hands-on experience in beekeeping, Patent Wall Farm aims to support young farmers in the area and encourage the reintroduction of honey bees to local farms.

At the core of Patent Wall Farm's offerings are their organic products, which include a variety of fruits, vegetables, and honey produced on the farm. The farm holds a strong position in the industry as a pioneer in promoting beekeeping and sustainable farming practices. Their key differentiator lies in their emphasis on the symbiotic relationship between bees and farming, as well as their commitment to community engagement and education. Notable achievements include a successful fall planting of Hard Red Winter wheat and a focus on preserving the historical legacy of the farm's stone walls.

With a target market of environmentally conscious consumers and supporters of local agriculture, Patent Wall Farm has garnered a loyal customer base within a 100-mile radius. The farm's mission is centered around the belief that "Healthy bee. Healthy me." reflects the interconnectedness of nature and human health. Through volunteer opportunities and donations, the farm continues to grow and expand its impact on the local farming community. With a strategic focus on sustainability and community engagement, Patent Wall Farm is poised for continued success and growth in the future.

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Traceability

An increasingly important factor in global supply chains, traceability assesses the manufacturer's capability to track products and materials from origin to delivery. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® explores this through the lens of tiered supplier verification, culminating in end-to-end traceability with real-time monitoring and complete transparency.

Digitized Products

The digital landscape has transformed B2B interactions. This facet assesses the extent to which manufacturers have digitized their product offerings. The spectrum ranges from manufacturers without any online product catalog to those boasting advanced B2B e-commerce platforms, providing clients with order customization, real-time tracking, and an integrated view of the supply chain.

Preferred Materials

This aspect gauges the extent to which manufacturers incorporate sustainable, circular, and regenerative materials in their supply chain. It assesses whether companies merely use standard materials or whether they actively prioritize sustainable and preferred materials in their product range, even going so far as to offer digital verification of material certificates.

Facility Verification and Services

This dimension evaluates the openness and commitment of manufacturers regarding their facility's conditions and services. It covers a spectrum, from providing no facility details at all to showcasing comprehensive third-party audits, ensuring transparency in worker welfare and showcasing a clear commitment to maintaining top-tier facility services.

Readiness to Contract

Before entering a partnership, it's pivotal to understand a manufacturer's business legitimacy. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® checks for the presence and verification of essential documents, ranging from basic business licenses to comprehensive documentation, client testimonials, and even third-party attestations that verify a manufacturer's reliability and readiness to contract.

Patent Wall Farm

United States

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How our Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark® Works?

By CommonShare

The Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark is a comprehensive framework designed to evaluate and rate manufacturers based on their commitment to sustainability, digital integration, readiness for contracting, material sourcing, and facility standards. It provides a clear, standardized metric for assessing manufacturers in a B2B environment, helping businesses make informed decisions aligned with their sustainability objectives. The benchmark covers crucial areas like end-to-end traceability, the digital verification of supply tiers, utilization of preferred materials, and verified social audits for facilities. By incorporating both depth and granularity across its criteria, the benchmark not only promotes transparency but also encourages continuous improvement in responsible manufacturing practices.